SENIOR SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2019/2020
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WELCOME I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
Welcome to our Senior School prospectus. Of all the components of the College’s identity that can be traced back to its opening in 1888, the College motto – albam exorna – is the one element that remains completely unchanged. Translating as ‘Adorn the White’, this phrase is connected to the white shield that serves as three quarters of the school’s crest. The white is the blank canvas onto which will be adorned the as yet unwritten story of each St Dunstan’s pupil; each individual journey through school and life beyond. The diversity of our community is such that we feel particularly well-positioned to offer an education that allows every child to develop as an individual, feeling increasingly at ease with themselves and others. Our education seeks to match academic challenge and rigour with a genuine breadth to the educative experience, offering all students the benefits of an outstanding co-curricular programme and innovative curriculum, whilst all the time being nurtured and encouraged by our caring and inspiring staff. I hope this prospectus gives you an insight into life at St Dunstan’s, through the voices of some of our current students, as well as all the information you need regarding our curriculum, pastoral care and extensive co-curricular offering. We hope you will be inspired to come and visit for yourselves, and we look forward to welcoming you to the College at an Open Day in the near future.
Mr Nicholas Hewlett Headmaster
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THE CURRICULUM I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
THE CURRICULUM The St Dunstan’s Senior School curriculum is deliberately diverse. Students entering the College embark on an educational journey of curiosity ahead of a time of specialism. As a College we do not rush to judgement on individual destinations or talents, but help them to be discovered. Students are encouraged to explore and progress in all subjects and skills sets, and not just those they arrive more confident in. This promotes better self-awareness and stronger outcomes. Fundamentally, we recognise the importance of teaching the child rather than just teaching the curriculum. Only in this way will students develop the confidence to make positive choices about their futures, drawing on well-developed and wide-ranging knowledge, skills and interests.
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Throughout Years 7–9 all students study English, Mathematics, four Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computing), two Modern Foreign Languages (from a choice of French, German and Spanish), Humanities (Classics, including Latin, Geography, History, and Religion Philosophy & Ethics), Creatives (Art, Design & Technology, Drama and Music) and Physical Education. The curriculum also includes a Skills for Life programme (including a course developing practical skills and Global Perspectives), taught PSHEE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education), and Games. From Year 10 students focus on a 10 GCSE subject profile. These contain a core of English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and one Modern Foreign Language, and then free choice of three other subjects from those taken thus far. These choices are made in the Lent Term of Year 9.
‘Choosing GCSE options has changed the school experience for me in Year 10, and in Drama and Music I feel everyone is giving it their all’. Freya, Year 10
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Homework, assessment and reporting are regular (at least termly). This is enough to support academic ambition, and teacher and student awareness of progress, but not so as to stifle the teaching of subjects in all their richness by the continual measurement of progression data across a curriculum pathway. Intellectual curiosity, literacy, numeracy and digital fluency will be developed across all teaching and learning contexts. Similarly, there is a collective purpose across all classrooms to enhance positive student engagement with feedback,
collaboration, independence of mind, and strategies for academic and wider organisation and study. Curriculum subjects are taught by teachers striving to ensure students think rather than simply do. In this way, students will develop robust skills and habits of learning that will benefit them long after they have achieved the strong grades their classroom endeavour will no doubt merit. Our curriculum is designed to be an academic reservoir drawn from to feed and foster successful, personal,
educational journeys. Students will gain the knowledge, skills and interests that will enable them to make realistic and exciting choices about their futures as individuals. Across each educational journey, a student will gain knowledge in many subjects, of the world they will help shape and about themselves. If they become able to draw on this breadth and wealth of experience, understanding and skills, to know what to do when they don’t know what to do, they will have made the best of the wonderful opportunities on offer.
Subjects ‘My favourite subjects are Geography, History and Religion, Philosophy & Ethics. I enjoy the discussion and debate we can have in the lessons. I am very interested in politics and had the opportunity to run for Young Mayor of Lewisham earlier this year’.
• English Language & English Literature • Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • French • German • Spanish • Art & Design
• Classical Civilisation • Computer Science • Design Technology • Drama & Theatre Studies • Geography • History • Latin • Music • Physical Education • Religion, Philosophy & Ethics (RPE)
Sam, Year 9
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A SENIOR SCHOOL JOURNEY I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
A SENIOR SCHOOL JOURNEY ‘I found the transition to St Dunstan’s College easy. The teachers did not throw us in at the deep end, but helped us to build up our confidence over the first term. The size of the year group really helped and the Bushcraft Trip in September allowed me to get to know the whole year group, plus it was really fun! In tutor time, my form tutor always involves us in fun activities that link to the theme of the week. My favourite subject is Art because it is relaxing and very different from
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my other subjects. I also really enjoy Mathematics because it is logical and I can always try to work out the answer. I have really enjoyed being part of the String Ensemble and College Orchestra, as we get to work together to produce a very nice sound. I have really enjoyed taking part in Netball, Swimming and Hockey. The teachers are very supportive and really help you to get better. In the Michaelmas Term, I enjoyed playing a pirate in the Forder House performance of Captain Hook for House Drama. I have found it easy to make friends and we have all got to know each other quite well. I like the atmosphere here, it is really friendly and welcoming’.
Mei Lin Year 7
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INCLUSION AND ENRICHMENT I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
INCLUSION AND ENRICHMENT All students at St Dunstan’s College are supported throughout their journey to achieve their full potential, and are supported by teachers where there are any Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), where a student has English as an Additional Language (EAL), or where their higher ability means they are able to be stretched further within and beyond subject areas. Our principle is to ensure that all students are able to thrive academically, pastorally, and within the co-curricular areas of the College. We believe that students learn best when included within lessons and other activities, and that students can see their learning taken further beyond the classroom through a variety of ambitious enrichment opportunities.
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There are three dedicated Inclusion and Enrichment coordinators: a SEND Coordinator, an EAL Coordinator, and an Enrichment and Scholarship Coordinator. These coordinators, together with our Assistant Head (Inclusion and Enrichment) work with teachers to enact our culture of inclusion; we place high importance on staff training to ensure all students are able to learn effectively within lessons, in line with appropriate support and adjustments we can make to students’ learning experiences. We meet with students and parents regularly to hear their views and input into how best to tailor teaching to their individual needs, as well as seeking external guidance where appropriate.
Inclusion and Enrichment finds its home within our Learning Resource Centre (LRC), which is the hub of independent study and learning support within the College. The LRC has a fantastic array of resources to help students delve deeper into subjects beyond the curriculum, as well as a variety of fiction and non-fiction books, digital media, and current affairs publications. The LRC has Wi-Fi throughout, spaces for laptops with desktop charging facilities, as well as a suite of computers.
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The Learning Resource Centre has a fantastic array of resources to help students delve deeper into subjects beyond the curriculum.
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THE FORDER PROGRAMME I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
THE FORDER PROGRAMME At St Dunstan’s College, we believe that the possibilities for academic and personal development extend well beyond the classroom. We also know that the experience our students gain through their involvement with sport, the arts, service to others and academic enrichment cannot be underestimated. It is through exploring these possibilities and discovering new interests, talents and passions that their development is shaped. We deliberately use the term ‘co-curriculum’ rather than the more traditional ‘extra-curriculum’ because at St Dunstan’s we place equal value and importance on endeavours inside and outside the classroom and know that combined, these pursuits have a life-long impact. The value and importance of an exciting and extensive co-curricular programme for students is not a new concept. The first two Headmasters of St Dunstan’s College, Mr Stuart and the Revd Forder, were great supporters of this idea; indeed, the latter created a programme that ran on three days after school – sometimes well into the evening. George Bernard Shaw is known to have commented on the progressive education afforded by St Dunstan’s College. We bring our extensive co-curricular offerings under one umbrella programme, named in honour of the pioneering vision established by these influential early Headmasters: the Forder Programme. All students are expected and encouraged to engage fully with all areas of the Forder Programme to ensure they establish both breadth and depth of education from the very outset of their career at St Dunstan’s. The structure of the school day supports the functioning of the Forder Programme, allowing for meaningful time to carry out the programme after lunch, and before and after the school day to make full use of all our facilities, including the Jubilee Ground and our new fully floodlit, state-of-the-art Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), which provides an optimum playing surface for fast-paced sports such as hockey, tennis and football. We offer around 90 activities across the week, representing a huge diversity of interests, and the programme is constantly evolving to represent the interests of the current students and staff. The students are invited to attend a 2-day Forder Fair at the start of each term, where they have the time to explore all of the upcoming options available to them. Participation and success in Forder Activities is monitored and reported to parents, as well as celebrated regularly through College Awards Assemblies.
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Forder Programme Activities Amnesty Society Athletics Badminton Barbershop Basketball Big Band Biology Masterclass Black Box Theatre Brass Ensemble Bushcraft Club CatArt Catford Bridge Station Pop-Up Library Chapel Choir Chess Club Chinese Mandarin Club Christian Union Society
Coding Club College Magazine College Orchestra Combined Cadet Force Corps of Drums Creative History Club Cricket Crochet and Soft Sculpture Club Cross Country Cycling Debating Design Technology Club Drama Production Drop in and Draw Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
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‘One of my favourite things about St Dunstan’s College is the different clubs and activities on offer. This year, I have joined the Equality Society. I really like that it is student led and we can discuss things that affect us both in school and also the outside world. I enjoy dancing in Vibe Arts, because it is really creative and I am looking forward to performing at the Catford Broadway as part of the St Dunstan’s Festival’. Inaya, Year 8
Economics Society Feel the Noise Fencing First Aid Fives Football French Culture Club Gardening Club German Culture Club Go Club Guitar Ensemble Hans Woyda Competition Hockey IFS Student Investor Challenge Instrumental Lessons IT for the Elderly Jazz Ensemble
Judo Junior School Chess Club Assistants Junior School Sport Coaching Junior School Teaching Assistants Latin Poetry Club Micro-Tyco Enterprise Challenge Mindfulness Music Tech Club Music Theory Clinic Netball Origami Club Percussion Ensemble Physics Masterclass Pom Pom and Tassel Club
Pre-Prep and Junior School After School Care Assistants Pre-Prep and Junior School After School Clubs Assistants Rathfern Primary School Reading Reach Fitness Project (Circuit Training) Rock Band Rounders Rugby Science Club SDC House Help SDC Kitchen SDC Voices St Dunstan’s Brass Consort STEM Club
Strength and Conditioning String Ensemble Swimming Table Tennis Tennis The Bookworms The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) The Social Clubs Theatre Tech Team ThinkSoc – Senior Philosophy Club Training Orchestra Vibe Dance Volleyball Warhammer Club Yoga
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TRIPS I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
TRIPS The College philosophy that learning should not be confined to the classroom is demonstrated through our extensive Forder Programme, and also through the wide range of day and residential trips we provide to encourage students to broaden their horizons and extend their learning. There are day and residential trips on offer for all ages, from gallery visits in London to short stays in the UK often focusing on team-building, leadership, and adventurous activity to European academic and field trips and lengthier cultural and enrichment experiences spanning the globe. We are so passionate in our belief that travel and outdoor pursuits make a permanent, positive impact on the young people who participate, that we set aside an entire week in Trinity Term for all year groups to engage in such adventures. Recent expeditions have included a trip to the Christmas markets in Germany, a Classics trip to Italy, a football trip to Holland, and a CCF trip to Ypres, Belgium.
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‘We had lunch in the Ajax stadium, before our stadium tour. We were taken around and shown the players’ changing rooms, the dugout and the press conference room. I loved sitting in the players’ seats on pitch-side. We’d definitely recommend sports tours to anyone lucky enough to be given the opportunity to go’. Levi, Year 10 and James, Year 11
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‘Academic ventures such as a trip to Oxford University in Lent term allowed me to explore my ideas for further education’. Aqil, Year 11
‘We visited the majestic Cologne Cathedral and then took part in a treasure hunt around the city, giving us the opportunity to chat to locals and find out more about Cologne (whilst practising German!). We then visited four different Christmas markets and enjoyed buying gifts for our families and tasting a variety of German delicacies. The trip was a great experience for us to understand how Christmas is celebrated in Germany’. William, Year 9
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THE HOUSE SYSTEM I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
THE HOUSE SYSTEM The sense of community is one of the most defining features of St Dunstan’s College. In addition to the allegiances and groups that form naturally through tutor groups, year groups, sports teams and societies, each student is also a member of one of four competitive houses (Forder, Hecker, Stuart or Usherwood), assigned upon their arrival at the College. House spirit is alive and kicking at St Dunstan’s, where students meet regularly under the leadership of senior student House Captains, and work together across year groups over an exciting range of different House Activities. The annual House Competitions kick off with the new Year 7 students, as they compete in a ‘Silly Sports Day’ as part of their induction just before the new term begins. From Drama and Music to Maths, Debating and University Challengestyle Quizzes, each term brings a number of opportunities for students to represent their House in fun and friendly competition. Importantly, all students get involved over the course of a year, and bonus points are gained for participation and support as well as winning. The House Leaderboard is updated regularly on our Video Wall, and termly Cups and Colours Assemblies provide a lively forum for recognising and celebrating individual and House achievements.
‘I loved participating in the House Baking competition when I was in Year 8, I thought it was a brilliant take on ‘House Art’ – and we got to eat loads of cake!’ Polly, Year 12
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S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S I COMMUNITY OUTREACH
COMMUNITY OUTREACH We know that classroom learning forms only one part of a child’s educational journey. Learning from service to others and involvement in wider communities, both local and beyond, is of equal importance in shaping compassionate and confident young people, keen to make positive choices in their pathways through life. Our pupils have a great many opportunities to be involved in community projects and charities. The Student Charity Committee identifies which charities to support through regular donations and multiple fundraising events throughout the year. Our Youth Volunteering Programme continues to expand, with pupils from all year groups undertaking volunteering in a variety of local settings, including weekly visits to local care homes, organising games and social activities for the residents, and supporting reading at a local primary school through weekly reading sessions. Through these volunteering opportunities, we know our pupils give and learn in equal measure, to the benefit of both the wider community and the College. They not only enhance their journey through the College, staying true to our motto, but also continue and strengthen a valuable heritage of active service and contribution in our local community.
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FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS St Dunstan’s was re-founded in Catford in 1888, but its origins stretch much further back than this. Originally positioned next to the now ruined church of St Dunstan’s in the East, the College’s strong connections with the City of London and with the parish church of All Hallows by the Tower, in particular, go back to the 15th Century. One of the consequences of such a fine history is that we are blessed with a great many traditions. From our annual Commemoration Service in Southwark Cathedral, when we commission a train to take the whole school to London Bridge, to our Prize Giving ceremony in the Catford Broadway theatre and the annual Beating the Bounds ceremony in the City of London, St Dunstan’s celebrates its rich history and time-honoured traditions throughout the year. Here is a snap shot of some of the most significant events that typify a year in the life of St Dunstan’s College: • Annual Service of Remembrance (November) • Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (Christmas) • Commemoration Day (March) • Beating the Bounds (Ascension Day) … • St Dunstan’s Festival (June/July) • Prize Giving (end June)
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THE ST DUNSTAN’S FESTIVAL I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
THE ST DUNSTAN’S FESTIVAL The St Dunstan’s Festival is now firmly established and forms a real highlight at the end of the academic year enabling pupils to engage in a huge variety of activities and performances involving not only the College but also the wider community. The aims of our Festival are firmly rooted in educational value – to educate our students in the best attitudes to the co-curricular opportunities available to them, especially by offering them artistic opportunities of the highest order, and to involve and engage them with the broader community, by promoting access to events of cultural significance. The events covered are diverse and continue to grow each year. They include interactive art experiences; physical challenges such as the Tag Rugby tournament and the SDC Assault Course; competitions such as SDC Bake Off and Science Against the Clock; a range of theatre from devised works and Collaborative Community Drama, to full-scale productions such as The Lion King and Hairspray; a Fashion Show and a Magic Masterclass. The Festival concludes with a spectacular final concert at Catford Broadway Theatre, involving the whole College, a truly uplifting occasion and a fitting end of year celebration of the creative talent and hard work evident throughout our community.
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PASTORAL CARE I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
PASTORAL CARE At St Dunstan’s College, pastoral care is not simply a complementary system running alongside academic support. Instead, pastoral care is fully integrated throughout our teaching and learning structure to ensure that we effectively and positively meet the personal, social, emotional and academic needs of our students. We are proactive in our pursuit of student wellbeing; we promote strong ties between students and their Form Tutors and Heads of Year by ensuring ample curriculum time is devoted to Form activities, including PSHEE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) and one-to-one consultations to review academic and personal development. Our timetable is structured so that each school day begins and ends with at least thirty minutes of Form time. Strong, supportive relationships are at the heart of our approach to pastoral care, and further contribute to the sense of community felt around the College. We understand that meaningful early intervention is the best way of preventing mental illness from developing and mitigating its effects when it does; to this end, we have adopted an ambitious programme of training Youth Mental Health First Aiders amongst our teaching and support staff and Sixth Form students. This nationally accredited training programme ensures that students at St Dunstan’s have a number of educated, caring adults and young people to whom they can turn when they need additional support.
Pastoral support is provided constantly throughout the College, in classrooms, on sports pitches and in the corridors. However, we are also very proud to have a dedicated wellness centre, The Pavilion. The Pavilion provides a hub of services, including the College Nurse and Healthcare Team, the College Chaplaincy, the College Counsellors, and our Youth Mental Health First Aiders. Additionally, the Pavilion provides our students with much-needed breakout space; the large, inviting reception area with its café-style seating is in near-constant use by students during break and lunch times, and during study periods. We know that some young people have needs that cannot be met through school-sponsored early support, which is why we have built links with outside agencies and charities, including Lewisham Compass and the South London and Maudsley Hospital, to provide additional specialist support where needed. In short, pastoral care is not just a sideline at St Dunstan’s College; we structure everything we do around providing first-rate care and support to our students. We do this in partnership with outside agencies, a fully trained and invested staff, the children themselves, and their parents and carers.
‘The teachers at St Dunstan’s are reassuring and keep you company, no matter what has happened’. Angela, Year 7
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‘You always know you have someone to talk to and the staff at the Wellness Centre are always there for you’. Sam, Year 9
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NURTURING INDIVIDUALITY I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
NURTURING INDIVIDUALITY We are proud of our diverse and eclectic community at St Dunstan’s College. We know that fostering individuality amongst our students helps them build self-esteem, a sense of purpose, and develop the positive character traits that will be with them for life. Young people are naturally motivated by their own intrinsic interests, although these can sometimes by ‘drowned out’ by external factors such as peer pressure, demands to conform to a particular academic mould, or other people’s expectations of what they should aspire to and think. We work with students on an individual basis, through their academic studies, co-curricular pursuits and during dedicated pastoral time to help them better understand their personal interests, drivers, beliefs and values, and to amplify these against external pressures. Whether it’s helping a Year 11 student set up and run her own Rock Choir with the assistance of the Music Department, or working with prefects arranging workshops to help all students better understand the LGBTQ+ community, we respond to and nurture the interests of our students, and help them make choices and strive for goals that are as unique as they are.
‘Teachers are extremely helpful, reducing the pressures of upcoming GCSEs and helping me to choose A Level options through sharing their own personal advice’. Aqil, Year 11
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S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S I STUDENT VOICE AND RESPONSIBILITY
STUDENT VOICE AND RESPONSIBILITY At St Dunstan’s College, we understand that our students spend a vast majority of their time at school. Therefore, it is important that they have a real say in the development of the school environment and are able to provide feedback to help us tailor and improve the academic and pastoral care we offer. Students of all ages are able to engage in the process of bringing ideas about school improvement to life through our Pupil Parliament. From Year 7 through to Sixth Form, our Form Representatives, Year Group Councils and Full Parliament provide a vehicle to bring student ideas to life, whilst helping them to better understand governance and British democracy. There are a number of opportunities for leadership and positions of responsibility throughout a student’s St Dunstan’s career. From Parliament to Prefecture, chairing a Society to becoming an instructor in the Combined Cadet Force, there are many ways in which students can get more involved in the areas of College life that most interest them.
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FACILITIES I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
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FACILITIES St Dunstan’s College is ideally positioned. We are 15 minutes by train from Central London and own a total of over 68 acres of land across two sites. Magnificent historic buildings, dating back to our 1888 foundation, sit comfortably alongside 21st Century developments. Our ‘Pringle’ shaped Refectory, built in 1961, is one of only four such architectural designs ever built in the world! We are in the process of enhancing all our facilities at the College and recent improvements include the following:
Centre for Inclusion and Enrichment Extensive modifications to our historic library have created a contemporary learning support facility, including dedicated collaborative and silent study spaces, as well as facilities for academic enrichment and specialist support.
State-of-the-art classrooms In 2018 we began a rolling programme of classroom refurbishments, modernising these essential spaces with innovative technology, furniture and fittings, whilst retaining the beauty of their 130-year-heritage.
Great Hall The Great Hall of St Dunstan’s is the physical and symbolic heart of the College. It has had extensive renovation in recent years including a new organ, sound and lighting system. The Great Hall serves multiple purposes for our community, including regular secular and religious events, musicals, concerts and plays. It is also home to a permanent memorial to the hundreds of Dunstonians who lost their lives in the Great Wars. The magnificent stained glass, depicting the varied life of St Dunstan is a wonderful focal point for our work at the College.
The Pavilion St Dunstan’s has developed a unique, dedicated facility known as The Pavilion, to serve as a hub for pupil mental and physical health services. The Pavilion is home to first aid and medical support, counselling and psycho-therapy, peer mentoring chaplaincy support and spaces for pupils to be still and reflect. The Pavilion is ideally located amidst the relative tranquillity of our fields and benefits from open, light spaces and beautiful views.
Pupil Hub We believe in the importance of social spaces for children. The first of what we hope will be many pupil hubs can be found immediately outside the Great Hall. It is a space for pupils to sit and socialise with one another, as well as to work and collaborate over academic pursuits. The huge video-wall, immediately alongside it, is a mechanism for pupils to review latest community news, notices and social media threads.
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FACILITIES I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
Leisure Centre Pupils have access to a wide range of sporting opportunities across both our sites, both for competitive sport, training and for leisure. The Leisure Centre in our Stanstead Road site includes a gym and weights room, a 33m indoor swimming pool, a large sports hall and a multi-functional fitness room. These facilities enable students to participate in a huge number of sports and leisure activities throughout the year.
Jubilee Ground In addition to the facilities contained in our Stansted Road site, the College also owns the Jubilee Ground – 23 acres of playing fields in the centre of Catford, a 5 minute walk from the main College site. Pupils have access to natural cricket, football and rugby pitches as well as a number of MUGAs (multi use games areas), providing opportunities to play Hockey, Netball, Football and Rugby under floodlights and on artificial surfaces. A new £1.5 million MUGA was completed in Summer 2018 and further development is planned with the introduction of state of the art courts and renovation of the changing space. We believe that inspirational facilities help build communities and also contribute significantly to pupil success. We have finalised with the Governors an exciting and ambitious Facilities Development Plan (LINK) which represents the most significant redevelopment of the College site since our foundation in 1888. This £25 million project will include a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) block, Junior School, Sixth Form Centre, and Performing Arts Centre.
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11+ ADMISSIONS I S T D U N S TA N ’ S S E N I O R S C H O O L P RO S P E C T U S
11+ ADMISSIONS Pupils who wish to enter the Senior School at St Dunstan’s College are assessed on the basis of entrance assessments, an interview and a school reference from your child’s current Headteacher. At 11+, candidates will sit a series of online Independent Schools Examinations Board assessments relating to English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. In addition, all candidates will experience a taught lesson during which they will complete a short creative writing task. We interview many more candidates than we have places to give but this is to gain a full understanding of the potential of the child. At 11+ we also offer Academic, Art, Music, Drama and Sport scholarships to candidates showing exceptional potential. The College is committed to offering as many means-tested Bursary awards as it possibly can so that families who could not otherwise send their children to an independent school may be able to do so.
Fees Fees cover the cost of normal tuition as well as most books and stationery. Costs for lunches and voluntary items, e.g. individual music tuition, will be additional. Fees for the year ahead are confirmed each year at the end of the Lent term. Tuition Fees for September 2018/2019 are as follows: Section/Year
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Nursery
£3,377 £10,131
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Reception, Years 1–3
£4,304 £12,912
Years 4 & 5
£4,923 £14,769
Year 6
£5,423 £16,269
Years 7 –13
£5,732 £17,196
Key Contacts Head of Admissions – Miss Anika Kothari: 020 8516 7226 or admissions@sdmail.org.uk. General Enquiries please contact the College Office on 020 8516 7200 colloff@sdmail.org.uk
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In keeping with the College’s family ethos, in cases of candidates with relatively similar academic ability, priority will, where possible, be given to siblings of current St Dunstan’s College pupils and to those with a recent family connection with the school. The Admissions team organises regular small group tours during the Trinity Term between April and June. Parents have the opportunity to tour the College with a member of the Admissions Team before attending a Q&A session with the Headmaster. We also organise a Classroom Experience day and a Co-Curriular Experience Day during May for year 5 pupils. Occasional places do become available in other year groups, so do contact us if you are considering a change of school, or if you are moving to the area mid-way through the school year. We are particularly used to accepting and working with international re-locations, with families who are either moving back to the UK or who are considering an education in the UK for their child. The diverse and international make-up of our College community makes us particularly attractive to families in this situation.
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